• Manage and enhance the work relationship with owners, directors, and other stakeholders of our biggest restaurant partners in the country
• Negotiate for our restaurant partners’ participation to our promotions, marketing campaigns, and other commercial projects and initiatives
• Strategize with our restaurant partners  for the continuous growth of their foodpanda orders
• Educate our restaurant partners with the best practices to maximize their sales and operations in foodpanda
• Serve as the SPOC for escalations from our restaurant partners
• Ensure that our restaurant partners are able to maintain the best customer experience for their branches in foodpanda

About the job

• Turn the end-to-end shopping journey at IKEA frictionless, easy, seamless, and convenient.
• Advocate a culture of continuous improvement based on customer feedback in the area of convenience & support.
• Provide an accessible and convenient customer support (by CCC or coworkers in any IKEA Customer Meeting Point and/or self-support for the customer) by maximizing and/or developing new capabilities and system functionality.
• Expand and adopt new market relevant ways to communicate with customers for support purposes (e.g. Line chat, Social media).

Your assignment

• Co-create and agree with the markets, Functional Network Leaders, Retail Solutions Team and Digital Services the development roadmap required to create that frictionless, seamless experience.
• Be the contact point with Inter IKEA’s Development Team on the continuous enhancement and rolling out of new/enhanced initiatives such as PulseCX, Smaland 2.0, unassisted Play solutions, etc.
• Digitalization coworker processes and tools for time gain and higher efficiency (e.g. checkout process in-store, service order booking, food orders, customer refunds, etc.
• Enable customer self-support, chatbots for support in all CMPs to complement coworker service. This is the new “you do your part, we do ours, together we save money”. What can the customer do themselves to release dependency on coworker and increase efficiency.
• Reduce time at checkout both in-store as online/app for quicker conversion and decrease cart abandonment (loose hands in-store). Included here to assess which payment methods to offer at which checkout points to increase productivity and reduce waiting lines (e.g. Bistro vs Sales Desk at HFB4).
• Establish with Functional Network Leaders and Data team a reviewed set of KPIs that lead to more omnichannel behaviour/mindset by store coworkers. Ensure development and rollout of an automated dashboard across the different units and secure adoption through change management process.

The role is responsible for delivering a strong candidate flow to meet company requisitions, supporting the development of recruitment plans and strategies, and performing talent acquisition activities in compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and procedures. The role will primarily focus on positions within the ANZ regions

• Perform talent acquisition activities for the assigned region, including managing simple to complex requisitions, while maintaining a consistent and positive experience for both candidates and stakeholders.
• Leverage talent acquisition expertise to maintain the TA lifecycle and develop a strong and healthy candidate pipeline.
• Perform data gathering activities and develop relevant market scans and talent maps for recruitment strategy planning.
• Provide key updates to operations stakeholders on requisition status, timelines, and projects/hiring plans as needed. Leverage stakeholder feedback and other resources to improve processes, enhance the client experience, and increase productivity.
• Participate in recruitment meetings with recruitment partners to identify requisition requirements, and support in creating sourcing strategies in alignment with company standards and practices.
• Maintain recruitment data and perform data management activities to ensure the accuracy of information in the company’s applicant tracking system (Smart Recruiters), supporting reporting needs.
• Escalate issues and recommend resolutions to the Team Lead. May support junior members of the team in addressing routine issues within the assigned processes.
• Maintain the SOP/DTP of current processes and incorporate documentation updates as required.
• Contribute specialized expertise to different assigned projects and may provide key updates to Team Lead and Manager.

Job Purpose:

The purpose of this role is to provide support and assistance for software applications or platforms within client projects, serving as a central hub for addressing customer inquiries, issues, and concerns, with the goal of ensuring a positive and satisfactory experience for customers while representing the organization in a professional and helpful manner.

Key Responsibilities:

• Main and single point of contact for power users, customer-centric and business-oriented (feedback and follow-up).
• Coordination of ticket resolution with internal, external and vendors teams.
• Event- and Incident Management.
• Escalation Management.
• Automation and monitoring processes for alerts to proactively spot issues before the customer.
• High-Level Business Impact Analysis.
• Knowledge Management (Creation of knowledge articles and internal knowledge base maintenance).
• Trend analysis to address root causes.
• Continuous service improvement to reduce incidents and their impacts.
• Overall Tickets backlog management.
• Participate in 24X7 on-call rotations and provide after-hours support as needed.

Position Type :

Type Of Hire :

Education Desired :

Travel Percentage :

The world of finance moves fast. At FIS, we’re faster. Our teams are empowered to learn, grow, and make an impact–in their careers and communities. We deliver innovation that advances the way the world pays, banks and invests. If you want to grow personally and professionally, we’d like to know: Are you FIS?

About the role:
As a Product Support Representative, you will work with FIS clients to provide in-depth product support. You will take incoming inquiries to resolve customer concerns raised during installation, operation, maintenance or product application.

About the team:
The Global Asset Finance Client Experience (CX) team provides support to Asset Finance clients to assist them with the day to day management of the software.

What you will be doing:

• Provides in-depth product support to FIS clients by resolving incoming inquiries via phone, email or support tickets.

• Resolves customer concerns raised during installation, operation, maintenance or product application or compatibility matters.

• Troubleshoots problems with malfunctioning electro/mechanical equipment or software applications and recommends corrective action.

• Recreates client issues in test environment, Identifies/documents how applications and systems interact to support business processes.

• Interpersonal skills and technical product knowledge and expertise are critical to responding to daily Client-centric activities.

• Client relationship management.

What you will need:

• At least 10 years of application support experience in a banking or financing software.

• Knowledge in Leasing and Lending application configuration is a big plus.

• Experience in Software management, configuration, client deployment

• Strong analytical, organizational and time management skills

• The ability to work independently

• You are an excellent communicator and strong problem-solver

• Knowledge of FIS products a plus

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Sourcing Model

Recruitment at FIS works primarily on a direct sourcing model; a relatively small portion of our hiring is through recruitment agencies. FIS does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies which are not on the preferred supplier list and is not responsible for any related fees for resumes submitted to job postings, our employees, or any other part of our company.

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• Contact and engage potential vendors: The Inside Sales Executive will be responsible for making calls to inbound leads and engage with potential vendors in meaningful dialogues that open up opportunities. They will consistently make a good first impression, effectively communicate the benefits of foodpanda's premium product, and negotiate contracts with partner restaurants.
• Exceed sales goals: The Inside Sales Executive will play a crucial role in driving volume sales and achieving performance-based goals, both as an individual and as part of a team. They will be motivated to over-achieve sales targets and contribute to the continuous growth of foodpanda. Sales incentives will be offered to reward exceptional performance.
• Provide market expertise and recommendations: As a local market expert, the Inside Sales Executive will gather feedback from partner restaurants and provide valuable recommendations for improvements to management. They will have a good understanding of the food market, proactively engage with quality vendors and stay updated on the latest developments in order to effectively contribute to foodpanda's success.

This role will primarily be responsible for maintaining account reconciliations which includes preparation and analysis of assigned accounts.

Responsibilities and Duties: 

• Perform moderately complex balance sheet account reconciliation activities.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation and review of account reconciliations.
• Timely and accurate reporting of reconciling items for correction and adjustments prior to filing SEC reports.
• Timely and accurate reporting of aged reconciliation variances to assist with corrections in the general ledger.
• Analyze data to resolve reconciling items and variances and to address queries on accounts movements.
• Ensure reconciliations are prepared and reviewed in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley, internal policies, audit procedures and regulations.
• Escalate issues and recommend resolutions to the Team Lead for timely. May support junior members of the team in addressing routine issues within the assigned processes.
• Maintain the SOP/DTP of current processes and incorporate documentation updates as required.
• Perform moderately complex tasks in compliance with service level agreement, process, policies, and procedures.
• Propose alternatives in identified issues and assist in investigating and in resolving common and unusual issues.
• Contribute in various and simultaneous process improvement initiatives to streamline processes, improve customer experience, and increase productivity.
• Participate in audit-related activities.
• Contribute specialized expertise to different assigned projects and may provide key updates to Team Lead and Manager.

We are looking for a Accounts Payable Specialist to join our growing team in Finance that is based in our shared service center in the Philippines!

Responsibilities

• Perform 3-way matching in SAP for all incoming invoices
• Ensure the daily operational activities are performed and delivered within SLAs
• Work closely, coordinate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
• Smooth and proper handling of stakeholder inquiries
• Maintain proper documentation and record keeping with accuracy and integrity
• Other AP-related processes
• Ad-hoc finance or administrative support to the finance team

Your Team 

Vendor Management optimizes expenditure with external vendors and maintains mutually fruitful relationships with our Third Parties. We help Avaloq select, contract, and manage vendors in a way that allows meeting business objectives and quality expectations, minimizing operational disruptions, and avoiding undesired risks, at a competitive price.

Your key tasks 

• Implement and operate vendor segmentation based on performance and risks
• Create meaningful and actionable reporting across the Third Party/vendor portfolio
• Continuously improve and automate segmentation and reporting processes
• Support implementation of ESG-management throughout the supply chain
   

​LOOKING FOR FILIPINO CITIZENS RESIDING IN THE PHILIPPINES!!

Position:  Residential Construction Estimator

Working Schedule:  Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM (PST) | 12 AM - 8 AM (Philippine Time)

Salary Range:  $1000-$1500 / Monthly 

ABOUT THE COMPANY
For almost 40 years, The company has been creating innovative homes that inspire and reflect the unique interests of our home buyers. The experience and reputation for developing luxury residential neighborhoods are unmatched, so it’s no surprise we have been awarded over 150 national and regional awards for design excellence, which include: 19 Home of the Year awards, 7 Best Community in the Nation awards, and recognized as American’s Best Builder by the National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB), and numerous other awards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform detailed material takeoffs and prepare comprehensive estimates for all aspects of home construction projects.
• Research and evaluate costs of materials, equipment, and labor to ensure accurate project budgeting.
• Solicit and gather competitive quotes from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Analyze and compare estimated costs against contracted pricing to ensure profitability.
• Assist in the preparation of bids for new contracts and support purchasing activities.
• Collaborate with project managers, architects, and other team members to ensure project specifications and plans are accurately estimated.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in residential construction estimating or a similar role.
• Strong mathematical skills, including proficiency in algebra, geometry, and basic arithmetic.
• Ability to read and interpret construction specifications and plans.
• Proficiency in presenting proposals and project estimates to clients and stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
• In-depth knowledge of current residential building codes and construction practices.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in estimating and documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Fluency in English.

DEVICE / CONNECTIVITY REQUIREMENTS:

• At least 50mbps internet speed
• Must have their own Permanent Work From Home Equipment like Laptop and Personal Computer with External Monitor.

​LOOKING FOR FILIPINO CITIZENS RESIDING IN THE PHILIPPINES!!

Position:  Design Studio Assistant

Working Schedule :  Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM (PST) | 12 AM - 8 AM (Philippine Time)

Salary Range:  $1000-$1500 / Monthly 

ABOUT THE COMPANY
For almost 40 years, The company has been creating innovative homes that inspire and reflect the unique interests of our home buyers. The experience and reputation for developing luxury residential neighborhoods are unmatched, so it’s no surprise we have been awarded over 150 national and regional awards for design excellence, which include: 19 Home of the Year awards, 7 Best Community in the Nation awards, and recognized as American’s Best Builder by the National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB), and numerous other awards.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Design Studio Assistant will play a vital role in supporting our design team by managing documentation, scheduling, and communication tasks. This position requires a detail-oriented individual with strong organizational skills to ensure the smooth operation of the design studio.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review and edit client selection templates based on current documentation.
• Manage client documentation through Docusign, ensuring all documents are accurately processed.
• Communicate status updates to the team regarding DocuSign activities.
• Manage the calendar by scheduling client meetings, team meetings, and training sessions.
• Audit client documentation to identify and address any missing items.
• Assist with projects to evaluate multiple client files, ensuring changes or corrections are consistently applied.
• Update and maintain department trackers to ensure accurate record-keeping.
• Contact suppliers to request samples and follow up on delivery.
• Communicate with vendors and trades for status updates on various projects.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1-2 years of experience in a similar administrative or assistant role.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new software programs (e.g., Envision, Procore).
• Experience using Adobe for document editing.
• Excellent organizational skills and keen attention to detail.
• Strong work ethic and a proactive attitude.
• Willingness and ability to learn Docusign and manage its processes.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Fluency in English.

DEVICE / CONNECTIVITY REQUIREMENTS:

• At least 50mbps internet speed
• Must have their own Permanent Work From Home Equipment like Laptop and Personal Computer with External Monitor.

​LOOKING FOR FILIPINO CITIZENS RESIDING IN THE PHILIPPINES!!

Position:  Design Studio Assistant

Working Schedule:  Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM (PST) | 12 AM - 8 AM (Philippine Time)

Salary Range:  $1000-$1500 / Monthly 

ABOUT THE COMPANY
For almost 40 years, The company has been creating innovative homes that inspire and reflect the unique interests of our home buyers. The experience and reputation for developing luxury residential neighborhoods are unmatched, so it’s no surprise we have been awarded over 150 national and regional awards for design excellence, which include: 19 Home of the Year awards, 7 Best Community in the Nation awards, and recognized as American’s Best Builder by the National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB), and numerous other awards.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Design Studio Assistant will play a vital role in supporting our design team by managing documentation, scheduling, and communication tasks. This position requires a detail-oriented individual with strong organizational skills to ensure the smooth operation of the design studio.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review and edit client selection templates based on current documentation.
• Manage client documentation through Docusign, ensuring all documents are accurately processed.
• Communicate status updates to the team regarding DocuSign activities.
• Manage the calendar by scheduling client meetings, team meetings, and training sessions.
• Audit client documentation to identify and address any missing items.
• Assist with projects to evaluate multiple client files, ensuring changes or corrections are consistently applied.
• Update and maintain department trackers to ensure accurate record-keeping.
• Contact suppliers to request samples and follow up on delivery.
• Communicate with vendors and trades for status updates on various projects.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1-2 years of experience in a similar administrative or assistant role.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new software programs (e.g., Envision, Procore).
• Experience using Adobe for document editing.
• Excellent organizational skills and keen attention to detail.
• Strong work ethic and a proactive attitude.
• Willingness and ability to learn Docusign and manage its processes.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Fluency in English.

DEVICE / CONNECTIVITY REQUIREMENTS:

• At least 50mbps internet speed
• Must have their own Permanent Work From Home Equipment like Laptop and Personal Computer with External Monitor.

A Sales Advisor is responsible for delivering the best customer experience that contributes to the store’s sales and profit. As a Sales Advisor, you’ll always put customers first, offer assistance, and share your product and fashion knowledge. You’ll create an environment that is easy for customers to shop through store operations and great garment care. You will also share your knowledge and skills with your colleagues, offering help where needed to build a positive working environment.​

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Key Responsibilities​

• Provide great customer experience.​
• Fold, hang, display, and merchandise garments to maximize selling opportunities.​
• Actively process, stock and replenish garments on the sales floor and in the stock room.​
• Open, unpack, and label merchandise with security tags.​
• Support customer purchases and returns in the register.​

A Sales Advisor is responsible for delivering the best customer experience that contributes to the store’s sales and profit. As a Sales Advisor, you’ll always put customers first, offer assistance, and share your product and fashion knowledge. You’ll create an environment that is easy for customers to shop through store operations and great garment care. You will also share your knowledge and skills with your colleagues, offering help where needed to build a positive working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide great customer experience.
• Fold, hang, display, and merchandise garments to maximize selling opportunities.
• Actively process, stock and replenish garments on the sales floor and in the stock room.
• Open, unpack, and label merchandise with security tags.
• Support customer purchases and returns in the register.

Do you deliver exceptional customer service?

Do you have an eye for detail?

Are you passionate about travel?

Are you motivated by a challenging and fast paced environment?

Yes? Read on…

Working on the front line as a Travel Reservations Specialist, your ultimate goal is to deliver consistent and exceptional customer service to ensure our members have the best experience each time they contact TEN.

In this role you will be the primary contact for one of our top clients in the Asia/Pacific region. You will liaise directly with their customers to facilitate all of their ground transportation requirements. You will handle a high volume of calls as well as emails and engage with members to understand their requirements and complete the reservation process.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Excellent language skills in professional English
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, maintaining a calm and professional manner at all times
• Dedication to customer satisfaction, show a willingness to do what it takes to get the job done, acting with tact and diplomacy and demonstrating excellent problem solving skills
• Initiative and creativity to best meet the needs of our members
• Ability to work independently, in a team and perform well with little supervision
• High adaptability to a dynamic changing environment
• Previous experience working in the travel industry as well as customer service, handling a high volume of calls would be an added advantage

• Flexibility : This position is a full-time 40-hrs per week role on a shift basis, The right candidate needs to be flexible in offering their services between the hours of 07:00-23:00 local time, Monday to Sunday, including Public Holidays

Guidelines for Home Office :

• Located anywhere in Philippines
• A secure home office at your confirmed address, free from background noise or other distractions
• Internet service must meet minimum requirements and minimum speed check must be completed

Rewards designed around you:

Our people are at the heart of the business and we have a culture of recognition and reward. We also encourage all our staff to incorporate their aspirations and interests into their career at Ten and we are there every step of the way in supporting development. All our employees also enjoy a range of benefits regardless of where they are based. Not only do we enjoy monthly Treats on Ten (on the tenth of each month!) but employees also get 3 extra days of annual leave in their third year and an extra month of every 5 years. In line with these milestone lengths of service, we also operate a Ten Loyalty Reward program – this is a bonus (although we prefer to refer to this as ‘extra spending money’) that is awarded once these milestones are reached. The thinking behind the program is that not only does it recognise and reward commitment and loyalty to the business, but it can also be used to fund the adventures to be had during sabbaticals – this is the main intention and driving force behind the program. We want to give our people extra spending money so that they can truly enjoy their sabbaticals.
One of our more popular perks, working holiday opportunities with the ability to work from any of our 20+ offices without taking annual leave.

Who We Are

At Ten our goal is simple, to become the most trusted service business in the world.

Ten is a leading global lifestyle management business with presence in over 20+ offices globally and more than 1300+ employees. We use our expertise, technology and buying power to grant our members direct access to the best travel, live entertainment, dining and luxury retail services. We also work closely with suppliers to provide exclusively negotiated benefits and employee loyalty schemes.

We deliver our service through a combination of Ten’s proprietary, unique technology-enabled platform and the expertise of our highly trained lifestyle managers. Ten is growing quickly and has ambitious plans to keep innovating, inspiring and to continue to improve the lives of millions of members.

As a Certified B Corp, Ten Lifestyle Group joins a global community of businesses united by a shared goal of making a positive impact on society and the environment.

To find out more about Ten, please watch this short video here.

Commitment to Diversity
We encourage diverse philosophies, cultures and experiences. We appreciate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive work environment for our employees. This idea unites the teams at TEN. All aspects of our relationship, including the decision to hire, promote, discipline or terminate, will be based on merit, competence, performance and business needs.

Ten works with a small preferred supplier list of recruitment agencies only. Please note we are not accepting any further recruitment agencies at this time. Ten Group is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. ”

A Sales Advisor is responsible for delivering the best customer experience that contributes to the store’s sales and profit. As a Sales Advisor, you’ll always put customers first, offer assistance, and share your product and fashion knowledge. You’ll create an environment that is easy for customers to shop through store operations and great garment care. You will also share your knowledge and skills with your colleagues, offering help where needed to build a positive working environment.​

Key Responsibilities​

• Provide great customer experience.​
• Fold, hang, display, and merchandise garments to maximize selling opportunities.​
• Actively process, stock and replenish garments on the sales floor and in the stock room.​
• Open, unpack, and label merchandise with security tags.​
• Support customer purchases and returns in the register.

About Pearl:

Pearl connects top talent from around the world with US and EU based startups that care about finding sharp and hungry talent that they can grow with long-term. We provide candidates who pass our vetting process with exclusive upskilling opportunities that enable them to get promoted faster in their new roles. We only work with employers who are looking to make full-time hires they can continuously mentor and promote.

About the job:
Role: Sales Representative (w/ Account Management in Tech Product)
Work schedule: Full Time | 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday | US Time Zone - Overlapping EST MST and CST
Salary Range: up to 1,800 USD per month + equity share

Responsibilities:

The following are the key aspects of your work:

• Demonstrate expertise and comprehensive understanding of our product, its features, and its core value proposition.
• Leverage your product knowledge to drive user engagement, activation, and conversion from the Trial period into subscribers.
• Guide Users through specific actions and features within the product that are correlated with conversion success (Activation).
• Provide personalized support and guidance to help Users maximize the value they derive from the product during the trial period.
• Actively monitor user progress and intervene when necessary to address barriers to Activation.
• Conduct quick and compelling product demonstrations tailored to the needs and interests of individual Users.
• Effectively communicate the value proposition of the product and address any objections or concerns raised by Users.
• Utilize objection-handling techniques to overcome hesitations and build confidence in the decision to subscribe.
• Facilitate subscription starts by guiding Users through the payment process over the phone or through online channels.
• Meet or exceed monthly and quarterly conversion targets while maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.

Immediate Tasks on your First (1st) Week:

• Initiate calls to prospects via HubSpot
• Address inquiries about the product.
• Conduct engaging demos of product functionality.
• Utilize affordable methods for attracting leads.

Need to have:

• Product obsessed, passionate about how the App can change the lives of Users.
• Tech-savvy, always finding ways to make your process more efficient and effective.
• Deep familiarity with Sales tech stacks — CRM (Hubspot), VoIP, Product Analytics tooling, etc.
• Excited by the hustle and grit it requires to be on the frontlines of early product adoption.
• Problem-solver, finding workarounds and removing blockers — you aren’t blocked easily.
• Excited about being a part of a startup environment and rolling up your sleeves to get things done.

Nice to have:

• Excellent and Effective Communicator: neutral accent, sounds stateside
• Tech Savviness: comfort level with picking up a sales tech stack (Hubspot expert, VoIP, Product Analytics, etc.)
• Great in KPI from work experiences (quota, sales, retention, etc)
• Self-Starter: Hustle / Tenacity / Go-getter mentality
• Culture-Fit: Aligned to (or actively seeking) start-up culture & environment

This is how we will WOW you:

• Culture: Emphasis on fostering an open and collaborative team environment, where individuals are encouraged to share ideas, collaborate on projects, and support each other's professional growth and success
• Growth Opportunities: Providing avenues for career progression and development, potential to advance into leadership roles.
• Perks & Bonuses: Performance-based incentives and bonuses to reward exceptional contributions and motivate team members to achieve their goals.
• Holiday & PTO: Provides paid time off (PTO) credits, ensuring a healthy work-life balance.

The client is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The client is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. The client is committed to creating an inclusive, safe work environment for all employees. All employment decisions by this client are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. The client will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Handoff encourages applicants of all ages. The client also participates in E-Verify.

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